Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual
VCIOM-15345-EN Rev. 1
February 2022
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Installation
Section 2: Installation
Section 2: Installation
2.1
Preparation
2.1.1
Delayed Usage
If for any reason the actuator is not to be installed immediately, Biffi recommends the
following procedures. Failure to comply, with recommended procedures, could lead to
actuator malfunction and possibly void the warranty. For storage procedures exceeding
one year, consult Biffi for further recommendations.
As shipped from the factory, the Biffi EHO actuator is an inherently weatherproof unit,
providing that all compartment covers and cable entry plugs remain intact.
The actuator should be immediately stored in a clean, dry warehouse, free from vibration
and rapid temperature changes, until it can be installed and energized.
If the actuator must be stored outside, store it off of the ground at an elevation sufficient
to prevent it from being immersed in water or buried in snow. Check for any unpainted
or exposed metal surfaces and make sure they are protected with a coating of grease to
prevent any corrosion. Cover the actuator to prevent damage from site debris.
2.1.2 Tools and Materials Required
To complete these procedures, you will need the following documentation for the
Biffi EHO Actuator and the items are indicated in Table 2.
•
General Arrangement Drawing
•
Bill of Material
•
Hydraulic System Schematic
•
System Wiring Diagram
Table 2.
Tools and Material Requirements
Tools and Material Requirements
Primary Power Source for the Biffi EHO
(check the Biffi EHO System Electrical Diagram for requirements)
Supplemental quantity of hydraulic fluid, if needed
(See Section 2.7, Hydraulic Fluid and Biffi EHO specification, for required fluid type)
Nitrogen Source (if an Accumulator is supplied with the Biffi EHO)
Hand Tools: complete complement of open end (SAE and metric) wrenches, screwdrivers Philips
and flat blade and a set of hex wrenches
Chains and lifting straps that are inspected and certified for the weight of the Biffi EHO Actuator
(check shipping weights)
Sealant for all cable and conduit entries (approvable by the National Electric Code or your country
standard and applicable local codes)
